Massive growth ahead for global mobile data traffic
Almost one-in-five of all global mobile subscriptions are expected to be 5G subscriptions by the end of 2023, as the growth proves resilient despite continued economic challenges and geopolitical unrest in some markets. The statistic is featured in the November 2023...
Resource-rich Africa has ‘no excuse to be poor’
With $6,2-trillion worth of natural resources, 65% of the world's uncultivated arable land, and a vibrant youth population, Africa has no excuse to be poor. This is the word from African Development Bank group president Dr Akinwumi Adesina, who says the continent must...
Game source code stolen in Electronic Arts hack
Source code of some popular Electronic Arts games has already been offered for sale of the darknet, following a breach of the games company’s systems last week. The company has been quick to reassure players that their security has not been compromised. Electronic...
Spoofing attacks have doubled in recent months
Email spoofing involves the creation of fake emails that seem legitimate to trick users into taking action that will benefit the attacker. This can be downloading malware, providing access to systems or data, offering up personal details, or transferring money. Often...
Young scientists fly the SA flag at Hong Kong science fair
Innovative South African scientific research about detecting and classifying cardiac arrhythmia and prosthesis control using muscle impulses will compete against other high-tech studies in the 2021 Virtual Global Youth Science and Technology Bowl (GYSTB) Science Fair...
Wesbank systems are back online
WesBank's systems are back up and running. Ghana Msibi, CEO of WesBank Motor, confirms that a resolution to the technical issues experienced last week has been found and systems have resumed. "Our IT teams are still hard at work to ensure a seamless transition and...
5G smartphone, macrocell base station semiconductor market to hit $260bn
Two new forecasts from International Data Corporation (IDC) shed light on the sizable opportunity for 5G-related semiconductors in smartphones and macrocell base transceiver stations (BTSs) for the period 2021–2025. Over the next five years the cumulative market size...
Cellular IoT shipments exceeded 300m units
Berg Insight estimates that global cellular IoT module shipments increased by 14% to a new record level of 303-million in 2020. Annual revenues grew slower at 8% to reach $3,4-billion. While the Covid-19 pandemic affected demand in several major application areas in...
Software-defined infrastructure software pushed past $12bn in 2020
According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Semiannual Software-Defined Infrastructure Tracker, the worldwide software-defined infrastructure (SDI) software market reached $12.17 billion during calendar year 2020, an increase of 5% over the...
SA’s consumer debt surges to R1,9trn
The rate people defaulted on their loans for the first time increased in the first quarter of the year, according to Experian South Africa's Consumer Default Index (CDI). The index deteriorated from 4.02 in December last year to a reading of 4.33 in March 2021, as...
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TAKEALOT.com releases app update
TAKEALOT.com has launched the first major update of its shopping app for Apple iOS and Android devices. The latest iteration has been deployed with a view to improving the overall shopping experience within the app, as well as including some groundbreaking new...
BetTech Gaming launches FMS
BetTech Gaming has launched its fully managed solution (FMS) – a cost-effective “business in a box” offering that provides a fast and hassle-free entry to the burgeoning i-gaming market. FMS is designed to minimise a partner’s efforts and maximise their revenues from...
Mitel delivers cloud for Princess Yachts
Mitel, a leading provider of cloud and premises-based unified communications software solutions, has delivered a telephony solution for Princess Yachts, forming one part of an extensive network upgrade and voice solution. The Mitel solution is enabling over 400...
The business-IT divide
It is not a new notion that a strategic approach to IT impacts overall business performance. This school of thought has existed for many years. Leading information technology research and advisory company, Gartner, has long been advising CIOs to be more strategically...
Getting innovative about funding
South Africa’s young yet lively venture capital ecosystem is building momentum, with the increased availability of funding mechanisms for innovation being one important driver of this growth. Practitioners in the industry point out that successful venture...
Zensar joins Kapela and The Tomorrow Trust
Zensar Technologies has announced yesterday that an agreement has been entered into with a majority black owned investment business Kapela Fund (Kapela) and The Tomorrow Trust to set up a new broad-based black economic empowered (BBBEE) company in South Africa. Zensar...
Effortless convergence comes to SA
Technological convergence is the process through which pre-existing technologies merge or expand their scope to encompass other, multiple functions. Samsung Electronics has embraced this philosophy with the development of the "Smart Ecosystem", a hub within which its...
Network Platforms adds Mimecast offering
National IT solutions provider Network Platforms has announced that clients who invest in its Hosted Microsoft Exchange offering now have the option to integrate into the recently added Mimecast comprehensive security solution. As a recognised leader in the provision...
Oracle makes using tape storage easy
Oracle has announced StorageTek Linear Tape File System, Library Edition (LTFS LE) software. It enables customers to take advantage of tape’s low cost per terabyte without the operations and cost overhead of legacy tape management. With a familiar NAS-like file...
Mindjet offers MindManager 14 for Windows
Mindjet has announced the public availability of MindManager 14 for Windows, the most powerful version of the company’s desktop productivity software. With an expanded feature set that enables increased productivity, MindManager 14 helps today’s hurried business...
Technical Superintendent – Remote Remote
Overview:- Manage and oversee all technical and mechanical operations in the workshop.- Lead client Ad-hoc and onshore scopes and oversee subcontractor onshore work effectively, ensuring high-quality service delivery.- Specialize in cranes, providing expert guidance...
SQL and Angular Developer – Gauteng Centurion
Angular and SQL Developer - Centurion, Gauteng (Contract) Want to take your career to the next level in FSP? Our client is on the prowl for their next successor in Development (Angular and SQL). As a Junior Developer, you'll design and build software applications that...
Int – Senior C# Software Developer – Eastern Cape Gqebera
Hire Resolve, a leading Recruitment firm in the IT industry, is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Developer to join their client's team in Port Elizabeth. As a Senior Software Developer, you will have the opportunity to work on...
Project Manager (Media and Digital Innovations) Key Populations Programme (Wits RHI)
Main purpose of the job:To drive the development and implementation of the communication component and “knowledge into action” for the Wits RHI Key Populations project targeting transgender individuals and female sex workersLocation:Blackwood, Parktown –...
Analyst Developer: Actuarial Values
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Analyst Developer to join our team, specializing in Actuarial Values. The Analyst Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions related to actuarial calculations and data...
Full Stack Developer
Looking for a Full Stack Developer!!! Our client in the Logistics industry offers comprehensive ecommerce logistics solutions that includes warehousing, delivery and distribution, as well as a fully integrated customer management service.Their services are...
Dialler System Administrator
Our client is looking for a Dialler Administrator to form part of their forward-thinking and visionary IT department. You will form part of a successful team and be situated in a bright, arty and busy environment. The Dialler administrator will play a key role in...
DevOps Engineer
Our client, a global leader in luxury automotive innovation, is on a mission to redefine the driving experience. As they push the boundaries of technology, they are looking for DevOps Engineers to join otheir team and contribute to the seamless integration of...
Project Manager (Media and Digital Innovations) Key Populations Programme (Wits RHI) – Gauteng Parktown
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Analyst Developer: Actuarial Values – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Analyst Developer to join our team, specializing in Actuarial Values. The Analyst Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions related to actuarial calculations and data...
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